Clothing, shoes, linens and other textiles can be reused or recycled into insulation and rags — even torn or stained items. Keep them out of the trash; nearly all textiles are divertible.

In North Carolina we list 14 textiles & clothing drop-off locations across 9 cities, with the most in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Apex and Chapel Hill. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Textiles & Clothing Drop-Off Locations in North Carolina

Wake County Convenience Center Site #2

📍Apex · 6025 Old Smithfield Rd, Apex, NC 27539
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 8

📍Wake Forest · 2001 Durham Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Walnut Grove Church Rd.

📍Hillsborough · 3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Durham County Redwood Convenience Site

📍Durham · 100 Electra Rd, Durham, NC 27704
📞+1 919-682-8200
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Northern Durham Convenience Site

📍Rougemont · 11894 N Roxboro St, Rougemont, NC 27572
📞+1 919-560-0433
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Orange County Solid Waste & Recycling Center- Eubanks Rd

📍Chapel Hill · 1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
📞+1 919-968-2788
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site #5

📍Raleigh · 8401 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Parkwood Solid Waste Convenience Site

📍Durham · 5928 NC-55, Durham, NC 27713
📞+1 919-560-0460
🕐Today: 10:30 AM–6 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 6

📍Wake Forest · 3913 Lillie Liles Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 10

📍Knightdale · 5216 Knightdale-Eagle Rock Rd, Knightdale, NC 27545
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 7

📍Raleigh · 9024 Deponie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
📞+1 919-856-7400
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Wake County Convenience Center Site 4

📍Raleigh · 3600 Yates Mill Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
🕐Today: 7 AM–7 PM
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Granville County Convenience Center

📍Creedmoor · 3195 NC-56, Creedmoor, NC 27522
🕐Today: 7 AM–6 PM
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City Of Raleigh Recycling Center

📍Raleigh · 8401 Battle Bridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
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Recycling Textiles & Clothing in North Carolina: What to Know

👕 Wearable clothing & shoes
Donated for reuse through thrift and charity partners.
🧵 Worn/damaged textiles
Recycled into insulation, wiping rags and fiber — bag separately and label.

How to Prepare Textiles & Clothing

  • Keep textiles clean and dry — moldy items get thrown out.
  • Bag wearable and damaged items separately if the site asks.
  • Pair and tie shoes together.

Textiles & Clothing Recycling FAQ — North Carolina

Which North Carolina cities have the most textiles & clothing drop-off locations?

The most textiles & clothing drop-offs are in Raleigh (4), Durham (2), Wake Forest (2), Apex (1) and Chapel Hill (1). In total we list 14 locations across 9 North Carolina cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle textiles and clothing in North Carolina?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full North Carolina directory. Donation drop-off bins and thrift partners accept most textiles, even worn ones. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off textiles and clothing?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put textiles and clothing in my curbside bin?

Usually no — textiles and clothing typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all textile & clothing recycling locations by city, the full North Carolina recycling directory, or textiles & clothing recycling in New Jersey, Oregon, Massachusetts, PUERTO-RICO, Tennessee.